Pariah's Got A Brand New Groove

Groove Games, publisher of the forthcoming Pariah have announced that they have hired composer Tim Larkin to deliver a cinematic-styled score for the new first-person action game.

Tim Larkin, best known for his work on the Myst series, was hand-picked by the game's developer, Digital Extremes, to craft a score that captured the mood and style of the Pariah environment.

"For Pariah we were looking for something that would match the feeling of the storyline and characters in the game, futuristic but relatable and above all memorable," says James Schmalz, founder and creative director of Digital Extremes. "Tim Larkin's talent is impressive and his music style really fit with the overarching themes in Pariah, mystery and action."

Larkin brings with him a wealth of experience in the music industry that includes having performed live as a trumpet player with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Mel Torme, Sheila E and Huey Lewis. In terms of video game work, Larkin has composed music and/or directed audio for such games as Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, Riven, Middle Earth, Lord of the Rings, and the original Prince of Persia.

"I was looking for a really different signature sound to set the game apart from others and it was refreshing that Digital Extremes wanted to steer clear of the stereotypical hard-action music," said Larkin. "I typically look for rhythm and sounds in unusual places so my style is unique with its combination of atypical percussion mixed with traditional instruments. I'm really happy with the results for Pariah, it's distinctive and memorable."

Check out the Pariah theme above.

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